Dynamic Physical Therapy Aide - Fast-Paced Clinic Support

Vail Health Hospital; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Assistance

Existing Student Loan Repayment

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Annual Supplemental Educational Funds

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Vail Health Hospital is recruiting a Physical Therapy Aide to support a busy outpatient and clinic environment. This role emphasizes energy, teamwork, and a patient‑centered approach, helping therapists with exercises, tissue care, and daily clinic operations while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

You will handle administrative tasks, maintain supplies, assist with patient mobility and hydration, document orders, and help with game-ready equipment.

Qualifications

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks such as gathering paperwork and setting treatment tables prior to post-op patients’ arrivals.
• Assist therapists and patients with exercises, cryotherapy, walling, bandaging, crutch training, and restroom assistance.
• Maintain clinic inventory; check stock levels of linens, crutches and supplies; restock as needed.
• Complete order requisitions via the Hospital Ordering system (HSS) and place in correct location on arrival.
• Ensure Vail East clinic is stocked and ordering is maintained.
• Record order information and maintain through Excel.
• Clean and organize clinic throughout the day; fill Game Ready Ice machines; sanitize all equipment; organize waiting area.
• Promote teamwork and assist coworkers; participate in problem solving.

Job description

Vail Health Hospital is recruiting a Physical Therapy Aide to support a busy outpatient and clinic environment. This role emphasizes energy, teamwork, and a patient‑centered approach, helping therapists with exercises, tissue care, and daily clinic operations while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

You will handle administrative tasks, maintain supplies, assist with patient mobility and hydration, document orders, and help with game-ready equipment.